The Rethinking Work Show

What if culture was the key to competitive advantage? Alastair Creamer and Doug Milliken, co-founders of Creamer Milliken, share why accelerating culture change is essential for growth, how leaders can make transformation stick, and why the companies that thrive tomorrow will be the ones that reinvent from the inside out.Alastair Creamer is a cultural change consultant and co-founder of Creamer Milliken. He began his career at Unilever, where he created Catalyst, an award-winning program that ran for seven years and transformed creativity across the company’s UK operations. Since then, Alastair has worked with leaders, teams, and organizations worldwide, helping them unlock creativity and accelerate meaningful cultural change. In 2012, he co-founded Eyes Wide Opened, a coaching program supporting people at professional crossroads—from quarter-life crises to later-life reinventions—guiding them toward clarity and personal purpose. His work continues to focus on enabling individuals and organizations to adapt to change with confidence and creativity. A lifelong creative, Alastair is also a musician, writer, and artist. In 2023, he published a book of prose-poems about his relationship with his son, Ollie. Today, he finds inspiration in the arts and in gardening, which he calls one of his most creative pursuits.Doug Milliken is a co-founder of Creamer Milliken and a seasoned transformation leader with over 35 years at The Clorox Company. During his career, he led marketing, innovation, and cultural transformation initiatives across the global organization. Most recently, Doug spearheaded Clorox’s Digital Transformation, shifting from mass marketing to personalized, data-driven approaches that generated over $50 million in incremental profit. He previously created the company’s brand-building process and redefined strategy, insights, consumer experience, and media across multiple teams worldwide. Doug is the only employee in Clorox’s history to win the CEO Award for Outstanding Leadership twice. He also co-led the company’s enterprise-wide “Growth Culture” initiative, designed to help 8,000 employees act simpler, faster, and bolder. With an MBA from Kellogg, Doug has also served as an adjunct professor at INSEAD. He lives in Northern California, where he enjoys music, hiking, biking, and restoring his property after the 2017 wildfires. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What happens when AI rewires the workflows of modern finance? Bin Ren, founder and CEO of SigTech, explains how artificial intelligence is transforming how financial institutions design, test, and execute investment strategies, and why the future of finance depends on smarter, faster, and more adaptive ways of working.Before founding SigTech at the start of 2019, Ren was the Chief Investment Officer of the Systematic Investment Group (SIG) at Brevan Howard Asset Management where he managed multiple quantitative investment funds. He started his career at Barclays Capital as an equity exotics trader managing quantitative investment strategies across all major asset classes. Before university, Ren skipped two grades in school and won three first prizes in the Chinese National Olympiads. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the national gifted education program of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Ren was directly admitted with full scholarship to the PhD program for computer science at Cambridge University, UK. While there he researched Xen which was chosen by Amazon as the cornerstone of the world’s first cloud-computing platform AWS that generates over $100 billion annual revenue 20 years later. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What if the most important approval you’ll ever need is your own? Author and coach Jillian Reilly discusses her book The Ten Permissions, and why we struggle to let go of others’ expectations, and how to start giving ourselves permission to live and work on our own terms.Jillian Reilly is a founder, author, and keynote speaker. Having spent her 30-year career working in social, organizational, and individual change across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe, Jillian’s focus is on helping people unlock their ability to navigate change and accelerate growth and learning. Jillian’s upcoming book, The Ten Permissions, guides readers in permitting themselves to update how they operate in the 21st century and design lives that fully leverage the possibilities of this disruptive world. Jillian is a TEDX speaker and podcast host who has been published on international affairs in the Washington Post, Newsweek and the LA Times. Her memoir, Shame: Confessions of an Aid Worker in Africa, chronicles her early career in international development and the profound lessons it offered on the failings of the aid industry to drive growth across the developing world. To learn more about Jillian and where to purchase her book: https://tenpermissions.com/ EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

How is AI reshaping who holds power in the knowledge economy? Sangeet Paul Choudary, the best-selling author of Platform Revolution and Reshuffle explains how artificial intelligence is re-stacking the way knowledge is created, distributed, and monetized, and what this means for workers, companies, and the future of competitive advantage.Sangeet Paul Choudary is the best-selling co-author of Platform Revolution and the author of Reshuffle. He has advised CEOs at more than 40 Fortune 500 companies as well as pre-IPO tech firms. Sangeet has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and his work on platforms has been featured four times in the Harvard Business Review Top 10 Must Reads compilations. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, and was formerly the co-chair of the MIT Platform Strategy Summit and a member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. He has served on the advisory boards of leading financial institutions including the ING Group, Standard Bank, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. As a frequent keynote speaker, Sangeet has presented at leading global forums, including the G20 Summit, the World50 Summit, and the World Economic Forum.Order Sangeet's new book Reshuffle here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTKW6NQV EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What if the key to the future of work isn’t jobs themselves, but the skills that unlock them? David Timis, Global Communications & Public Affairs Manager at Generation, shares why building adaptable skills is more important than chasing job titles and how organizations like Generation are helping people prepare for meaningful, resilient careers in a changing world.David Timis is a Global Communications & Public Affairs Manager at Generation, one of the largest skilling and employment nonprofits in the world, where he oversees the organisation's storytelling globally and advocacy work at a EU level. He speaks regularly about AI and the risks and opportunities it presents for people, businesses and society. He is also the Community Champion for the BeNeLux & France region, Co-Lead for the 2025 edition of SHAPE Europe & Eurasia, and Longevity Economy Taskforce Member within the Global Shapers Community (a young leaders initiative of the World Economic Forum). He previously led the EU Civics Outreach efforts at Google during both the 2019 and 2024 EU Elections, and before that he was a UN Youth Delegate representing Romania. His career spans a range of public, private and third sector organisations including L'Oreal, Mars Inc., Burson (formerly known as BCW), Chatham House, and the Council of Europe. With a career at the crossroads of technology, workforce development, and policy, David has been deeply involved in shaping conversations on skilling, education, AI governance, and digital transformation. His work spans from advising companies on their AI strategy to navigating the complexities of AI training for some of the world’s most influential brands. Whether discussing the ethical implications of machine learning, the future of work in an AI-driven economy, or the regulatory challenges facing big tech companies, David brings a unique perspective grounded in both leading research and real-world implementation. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What happens when work stops being about full-time jobs and starts being about outcomes? Paul Suchman, Freddie Laker, and Juan-Carlos Morales of Chameleon Collective share how the rise of fractional leadership is reshaping companies, giving professionals more flexibility, and challenging traditional ideas of careers, culture, and collaboration.Freddie Laker is a serial entrepreneur, growth strategist, and founding partner of Chameleon Collective, where he leads the firm’s global Private Equity and Venture Capital Value Creation practice. For more than two decades, he has worked at the intersection of digital, brand, and business transformation, helping organizations unlock potential and drive sustainable growth. At Chameleon Collective, Freddie partners with PE and VC firms worldwide to build elite teams, solve complex go-to-market challenges, and embed senior leaders inside client organizations to deliver lasting impact. His career also includes interim executive roles, such as Chief Digital Officer at Bugaboo, SVP of Consumer Marketing & eCommerce at Nixon, and CMO of World Airways, and alongside founding startups and advising global brands. Beyond consulting, Freddie co-founded Collective OS, a SaaS platform for scaling professional services, and owns Enviro Design Products, a specialized manufacturing and distribution firm.Juan Carlos Morales is an accomplished Executive Creative Director known for blending creativity with strategic foresight to transform brands and digital experiences. With a career spanning experience architecture, design consultancy, and creative direction, he has led projects that redefine identities and foster meaningful customer connections for global organizations including Bugaboo International and Atlantis Bahamas. At the heart of Juan Carlos’s approach is empathetic leadership and a commitment to collaboration, scalability, and innovation. He thrives in environments that leverage flexible talent pools and networked partnerships, aligning seamlessly with models like Chameleon Collective and Collective OS. His leadership style empowers teams to realize their “hyphenated” potential, where creativity and strategy are deeply interconnected. By integrating AI-enhanced tools and unified resource management, Juan Carlos continues to push the boundaries of digital transformation, helping companies deliver impact at scale while maintaining clarity, authenticity, and human connection.Paul Suchman helps companies break through growth plateaus by transforming how they connect with customers and unlock brand value. A growth catalyst and demand strategist, he works with executive teams and CMOs to align brand strategy, demand generation, and customer experience into one high-performance engine that drives measurable results. Paul brings deep leadership experience as CMO at Audacy, global brand leader at CBRE, and agency-side leadership at BBDO, Ogilvy, and Agency.com. He has guided brands across industries, including media, real estate, tech, and retail, to unify fragmented efforts, design customer experiences that build loyalty, and turn strategy into action. Known for his ability to build brands that truly convert, Paul bridges silos, accelerates pipelines, and drives sustainable growth. Beyond business, he is a conservation advocate, serves on the board of the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication, and pursues passions for ocean health, landscape design, and surfing.  EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

How do you spot and grow the kind of leaders who can thrive in the age of AI? Jay Haines, co-founder and global president of Grace Blue, shares how expectations for leadership are shifting, what skills will define success in an AI-driven world, and why human potential still matters most.  EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What if you could tap into top talent, anywhere in the world, exactly when you need it? Luke Smith, CEO and co-founder of Croud, unpacks how the “talent on demand” model is reshaping teams and blending speed, scale, and flexibility without sacrificing culture or creativity.Luke Smith  is the Global CEO and co-founder of Croud, a leading independent digital agency. Since 2011, Luke has helped grow Croud into a full-service powerhouse, serving clients like Amazon Prime Video, Nespresso, and Ford. The company now spans 600 employees and a global network of on-demand experts known as “Croudies” across 118 markets and 86 languages. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What if being a company of one wasn’t just a structure, but a strategy? Flavia Barbat, editor-in-chief of Brandingmag, shares how professionals can build careers around clarity, substance, and intention in a world where content is everywhere but meaning is rare.As founder of Brandium, Inc. and Editor-in-Chief of Brandingmag, Flavia has been responsible for nurturing and promoting the creation of purposeful thought leadership for over a decade. She represents undiscovered talent within branding and beyond, and vouches for the industry’s collective responsibility to safeguard human creation in an age of synthetic content. Flavia also consults leading B2B organizations on building scalable content platforms through her “editorial marketing” mindset. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What if your career wasn’t just one job, but a collection of roles that reflect your skills, interests, and values? Ben Legg, co-founder and CEO of The Portfolio Collective, shares how the portfolio career model is helping professionals design more flexible, purpose-driven lives, and why the future of work may look more like a mosaic than a ladder.Ben Legg helps business leaders and investors navigate the rapidly changing world and position themselves and their teams for success. Early career included relieving the siege of Sarajevo in 1995, McKinsey strategy consultant, turning around Coca-Cola India, COO of Google Europe and global tech CEO. In 2020 Ben cofounded The Portfolio Collective, to help professionals understand, launch, manage and grow successful portfolio careers - as a community. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What happens when AI becomes part of your workforce, not just your toolkit? MarkeTeam.ai Co-Founder Naama Manova-Twito and Board Members Clive Sirkin and Tony Weisman, share how AI coworkers are reshaping marketing workflows and why the future of marketing will be human-led, AI-empowered.Naama Manova-Twito is the Co-Founder & CEO of Marketeam.ai, the world's first agentic Integrated Marketing Environment. Naama brings over 20 years of global marketing leadership across startups, enterprises, and public companies. She’s driven $50M+ in investments, M&As, and IPOs through strategic planning and brand growth. Her expertise spans industries like Technology, Consumer Products, AdTech, AgeTech, E-Commerce, and Cloud Computing.Clive Sirkin serves as the head of Marketeam.ai's board of advisors. He is a seasoned global CPG executive with over 30 years of leadership experience across multinational companies, known for driving innovation, transformation, and shareholder value. Most recently, Clive served as Chief Growth Officer at the Kellogg Company, where he was part of the Executive Committee and led R&D, Innovation, Sales, Marketing, and Analytics. Prior to Kellogg, Clive was Chief Marketing Officer at Kimberly-Clark, where he oversaw global marketing across both B2B and B2C divisions. Clive’s career began at Leo Burnett, where he spent over 16 years rising through the ranks to become Group Managing Director of Leo Burnett Worldwide.Tony Weisman serves on the advisory board for Marketeam.ai. He is a globally recognized marketing executive with over 30 years of experience leading iconic brands through digital transformation and growth. He served as CMO of Dunkin’ US, where he rebranded the company, launched successful product innovations, and led record sales for the business. As CEO of Digitas, he led a 2,000-person team and built the industry's largest data science group. Tony sits on the boards of Klaviyo, Later, InMoment, and others, and advises top private equity firms. Known for building dynamic, diverse teams, he’s also a frequent speaker and was named a Forbes World’s Most Influential CMO. Tony currently serves on the Board of the Mobile Marketing Association. He was also the former Chairman of Chicago Public Media (WBEZ). EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

How do we retrain millions of workers for jobs that don’t exist yet? Workforce futurist Andy Spence joins Rishad to talk about closing the skills gap, preparing for AI-driven change, and why retraining is the most urgent challenge facing the modern workforce.Andy Spence is a leading voice in workforce strategy, with over two decades advising global organisations and the C-suite on how to build better, people-centric workplaces. His experience spans Big 4 consultancies, start-ups, and his own advisory firm, with clients including the NHS, John Lewis Partnership, Novartis, Deloitte, Corporate Research Forum, CIPD, ADP, Wikistrat, and McLaren. His work bridges sectors—from tech and think-tanks to universities and non-profits. Andy has delivered keynotes and executive workshops across the world—from London and Paris to Singapore, Sydney and Shanghai. Audiences value his ability to distil global megatrends into actionable insight, blending data-driven analysis with compelling storytelling. He publishes the popular Work 3 Newsletter, followed by 30,000+ professionals weekly, and his pioneering work with Don Tapscott on blockchain in the workplace has influenced entrepreneurs and technologists globally. Industry recognition includes being named a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer by HR Executive Magazine and a Key Opinion Leader in the Future of Work by Onalytica. He holds a Master’s in Cognitive Science (AI) from the University of Birmingham, is a Fellow of the RSA, Senior Industry Fellow at RMIT, and a professional member of the Center for Evidence-Based Management. Originally from Manchester, Andy now lives in Lisbon, helping CHROs and senior leaders navigate the shifting landscape of work.  EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

How is AI changing the way we collaborate, create, and make decisions at work? Kyle Csik, CEO and Co-Founder of Adaly, joins Rishad to explore how intelligent systems are reshaping our roles and how we can stay curious, creative, and in control in an AI-powered workplace.Kyle Csik is the CEO and co-founder of Adaly, an enterprise AI platform transforming how companies turn data into action. With a background in marketing and enterprise strategy, Kyle brings a rare blend of technical depth and business vision. He’s spent his career solving the disconnect between insights and execution, leading Adaly to unify systems like Google, Salesforce, SAP, and YouGov with AI agents that automate context-driven decisions across the business. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What happens when a CEO rethinks office culture from the ground up? Andrew Graff, CEO of Allen & Gerritsen, shares why he brought his team back together—not out of tradition, but through intention, trust, and a bold redesign of how people connect at work.Andrew Graff is the CEO of A&G (Allen & Gerritsen), an independent, integrated creative agency located in Boston and Philadelphia. Andrew is a leader who challenges the status quo and believes deeply in the power of creativity to transform brands, businesses and communities. Andrew's agency, A&G, works with some of the most recognizable brands, from Dunkin' to Amazon/One Medical and Blue Cross Blue Shield, to Meet Boston and the world renown Boston Symphony Orchestra. He's been recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, as one of the most influential business leaders in Boston by Boston Magazine and Boston Business Journal, and Adweek has honored him as one of the top 100 advertising leaders in the U.S. A&G has been recognized by AdAge, Boston Business Journal and The Boston Globe as a best place to work. He’s also a frequent speaker on topics including 'Marketing to the Ageless Generation', featured in Fast Company and the Age Tech Collaborative. To drive transformative change, Andrew gets involved in the advertising industry leadership as an Executive Board Member for the national advertising agency association, 4As. Speaking and judging for the ANA (Association of National Advertisers), Chair Emeritus of the Ad Club of Boston and recent past Executive member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the advisory board for an ad tech company, Pixability. Andrew is deeply invested in community impact, serving as Board Chair of Big Sister Boston (now part of Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern Massachusetts) and on the boards of The Sports Museum and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. Andrew resides in Boston with his wife and proudly embraces his role as a father to his two daughters. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

Can a workspace make us feel more connected, creative, and alive? Architect and artist Dan Cheetham shares how design—rooted in art, music, and human experience—can turn ordinary offices into places of meaning and collaboration.Dan Cheetham is the founder and managing principal of FYOOG, an IA Interior Architects Company. Inspired by his musical background and after stops in New York, London, San Francisco, and Shanghai, Dan formed FYOOG, a studio based in Austin, TX. FYOOG is devoted to creating one-of-a-kind immersive sculptures that reflect and celebrate the unique essence of each client and place in a multi-layered composition, often supplemented with elegant architectural enhancements that transform space into places that engage, inspire, and delight. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

What does a modern career path look like when the job market keeps changing? Career Bird Founder & CEO Matt Moog joins Rishad to explore how AI and data can help people navigate their skills, goals, and growth in a world without straight-line careers.Matt Moog is the Founder & CEO of Career Bird, a talent development platform helping organizations unlock the potential of their workforce through skills-based career paths and learning plans. Career Bird empowers individuals to understand where they are, where they want to go, and how to get there, while giving companies the tools to retain top talent and foster continuous learning cultures.With a focus on clarity, accessibility, and speed to value, Career Bird is built for modern teams navigating a rapidly changing world of work. The platform serves employees, managers, and HR leaders with tools for skills assessment, role clarity, job architecture, and internal mobility.Matt is also the Managing Director of Wavetable Studio, a venture studio he founded to launch startups that combine mission, creativity, and scalable impact. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.    

If work isn’t a place, how do we measure impact, build culture, or grow careers? Harvard Business School professor and author Dr. Prithwiraj Choudhury shares insights from the front lines of the remote work revolution.To dive deeper into the concepts, research and guidance discussed in this episode, please explore Dr. Prithwiraj Choudhary's new book called "The World Is Your Office: How Work from Anywhere Boosts Talent, Productivity, and Innovation." Available for purchase on Amazon.Dr. Prithwiraj Choudhury is the Lumry Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, and one of the leading thinkers on how work is evolving in a post-office world. His research focuses on the changing geography of work—exploring everything from remote work and “work from anywhere” models, to what drives or prevents geographic mobility. Before Harvard, Raj taught at Wharton, and before academia, he worked at McKinsey, Microsoft, and IBM. He brings not only academic rigor but real-world experience to his ideas. Raj’s work has been featured everywhere from the New York Times to Freakonomics to Harvard Business Review—and in 2023, he was named to Forbes’ Future of Work 50 list. EPISODE CREDITSProduced, edited and mixed by Ria TobaccowalaArtwork designed by Ben DamianoAdditional music licensed through Premium BeatsLINKSExplore more about the new frontiers of work at Rethinkingwork.ioFor more actionable insights that inspire subscribe to Rishad Tobaccowala's free weekly substack: The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past. This show is also available on YouTube which includes visual supplements. Rishad's Book Rethinking Work is available in print and audio. Click here for where to buy.